Philippines History
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The Philippines takes its name from the king of which country?
Spain
Portugal
The Netherlands
India
King Philip II was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century.
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Which movement led a bloodless revolution against authoritarian rule in 1986?
Power People Revolution
Coup d'état of May Eighteenth
The Carapintada uprising
Andahuaylazo
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Which volcano erupted in 1991 on Luzon?
Mount Pinatubo
Taal Volcano
Mount Bulusan
Mount Matutum
Mount Pinatubo was one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century.
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Which natural disaster occurred in 1976, following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake?
Tsunami
Tornado
Cyclone
Hurricane
More than 4,000 people died in the tsunami in the Moro Gulf.
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What is the predominant religious affiliation in the Philippines?
Roman Catholic
Muslim
Buddhist
Evangelical
Four-fifths of Filipinos identify as Roman Catholic.
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Before the Spanish arrived, what was the chieftain of each barangay called??
Datu
Sultan
Principal
Chief
Each barangay, or kinship group, was led by a datu.
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What is the title of the Philippine national anthem?
Lupang Hinirang
The Heart of the Filipino
Maraming Salamat
Awit Sa Bukid
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According to Philippine mythology, which serpent-like dragon causes eclipses, earthquakes, rains, and wind?
Bakunawa
Ekek
Kapre
Sigbin
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Aside from Filipinos, which other nationality was forced to march in the Bataan Death March?
Americans
Australians
Indonesians
Russians
The Japanese forced Americans and Filipinos to march 65 miles from Mariveles to San Fernando.
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When did the Philippines gain independence from Spain?
1898
1782
1922
1955
On June 12, 1898, the Philippine Declaration of Independence was issued, declaring independence from Spain.
